Cheap flights from Detroit to Tampa (DTT - TPA) from $28

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DTT — TPA
Sep 25 — Oct 21

The best prices from Detroit All airports to Tampa are usually found in January or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Detroit (DTT) to Tampa (TPA)

All the information you need to plan the best DTT to TPA flight in 2023: compare Detroit to Tampa flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Tampa.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$206

One-way from

$57
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 34% potential price drop
From Detroit (DTT) to Tampa
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Tampa

DTT - TPA

Price

$206 - $448

TPA

Temperature

60.8 - 82.4 °F

TPA

Rainfall

1.6 - 7.8 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit to Tampa?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 83% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to Tampa?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 40% on flights from Detroit to Tampa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $247. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $327.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Tampa?

Flights from Detroit to Tampa lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Detroit to Tampa in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $82.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Tampa (DTT - TPA)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to Tampa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to Tampa

Check out some of the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've come across from Detroit to Tampa. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
  • If you’re traveling from Detroit to Tampa, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Detroit to Tampa flights are typically 11% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $357.35 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $178. When traveling from Detroit to Tampa on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Tampa Airport. When flying from Detroit to Tampa, Spirit Airlines flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Frontier flights from Detroit to Tampa

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Frontier flights we've found from Detroit to Tampa. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Detroit to Tampa is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $181.01 RT. This price is typically 28% cheaper than other airlines that offer Detroit to Tampa flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $67. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the most common Detroit airport to take off from when flying to Tampa. Tampa Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Tampa. When flying from Detroit to Tampa, Frontier flights are -13% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Detroit to Tampa flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for DTT to TPA flights for September, October
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Detroit to Tampa in 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

Detroit to Tampa 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Tampa from Detroit found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Tampa from Detroit

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One-way flights to Tampa from Detroit

The cheapest one-way flights from Detroit to Tampa
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Nonstop2h 41m

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Sat 11/11

Nonstop2h 37m

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Mon 10/2

Nonstop2h 42m

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Nonstop2h 37m

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Thu 10/26

Nonstop2h 44m

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Mon 10/30

Nonstop2h 37m

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Wed 11/8

Nonstop2h 41m

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Sat 11/11

Nonstop2h 37m

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Wed 12/6

Nonstop2h 45m

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Sat 12/9

Nonstop2h 38m

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Thu 10/5

Nonstop2h 42m

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Sun 10/8

Nonstop2h 37m

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Fri 10/6

Nonstop2h 44m

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Mon 10/9

Nonstop2h 47m

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Tue 10/3

Nonstop2h 42m

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Fri 10/6

Nonstop2h 47m

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Thu 11/9

Nonstop2h 44m

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Sun 11/12

Nonstop2h 41m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines from Detroit to Tampa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,478 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Detroit to Tampa flights.

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Tampa?

Tampa is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Tampa from Detroit All airports. Booking flights from All airports (DTT) to Tampa (TPA) should be relatively easy as there are 20 daily flights to Tampa from 8 different airlines. 2h 34m is how long a flight from Detroit to Tampa will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Can I find flights from Detroit to Tampa for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to Tampa for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $39, but on average you can expect to pay $51.

Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to Tampa for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Detroit to Tampa under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Detroit to Tampa is less than $53.

Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to Tampa for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Detroit to Tampa within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from Detroit to Tampa?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Detroit to Tampa on average per day?

Travelers can expect 7 flights from Detroit to Tampa on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 29% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 14% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 57% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Detroit to Tampa?

Spirit Airlines and Frontier can get you from Detroit to Tampa in just under 2h 41m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Detroit to Tampa is about 990 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Tampa round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Tampa is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $39 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Frontier, starting at $52. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 84% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Tampa?

What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Tampa?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to Tampa consider choosing Spirit Airlines (85%), Delta (82%) or WestJet (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Tampa?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to Tampa? While on average our users pay $398, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $29. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Tampa), is priced around $39.

What does DTW to TPA mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DTW to TPA flight.

Alternative routes for Detroit to Tampa

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Top 8 airlines flying from Detroit to Tampa

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Detroit to Tampa choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$52Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Allegiant AirCheapest$171Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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DeltaCheapest$178Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest$179Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$345Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from Detroit to Tampa

See what time of day planes typically take off from Detroit to Tampa
10%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
15%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
73%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
2%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Tampa

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Detroit to Tampa
Sunday22daily flights
Monday21daily flights
Tuesday13daily flights
Wednesday21daily flights
Thursday20daily flights
Friday22daily flights
Saturday21daily flights
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